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Trash Fights 13(265 structure PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Huber (ranked 6719 p4p, 89 weight class) and Ricky Hughes (ranked 21305 p4p, 102 weight class). Huber kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. Ricky Hughes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Huber's chin.
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240 lbs
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264 lbs
9 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 53 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Huber on that attempt.
Huber on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Mario Huber has been cut.
Huber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Huber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.
Huber scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hughes to see if he's OK.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Huber keeps moving and retains side control.
Huber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
Huber is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huber tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Huber tries for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Huber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Huber in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hughes is trying to buck Huber off.
Hughes tries to bench press Huber off him but Huber keeps the position.
Hughes wants to get back to his feet.
Huber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to regain half guard here but Huber keeps moving and retains side control.
Hughes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hughes is defending against the submission attempts here by Huber.
Huber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Huber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.
Hughes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huber seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.
Huber seems to be working for a kimura but Hughes defends the submission attempt.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Huber wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huber is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Huber has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to maintain the position but Huber is very close to passing his half guard.
Hughes is looking to escape.
Huber is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Huber is looking for a kimura here.
Huber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Huber is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Huber is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Huber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Huber's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Huber with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Huber shoots and misses
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Huber shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Huber has been working on his balance at Big Price MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hughes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Huber's head.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hughes! Huber is out on his feet! Hughes rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Huber is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Huber is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Hughes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Eerkilaa (ranked 3272 p4p, 83 weight class) and Tank Shamrock (ranked 2049 p4p, 27 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Eerkilaa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome People. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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285 lbs
33 - 26 - 0 |
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255 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Toni Eerkilaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Eerkilaa off the cage and back into range.
Eerkilaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eerkilaa has time to react.
Shamrock moves out of range as Eerkilaa strikes.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock cracks Eerkilaa on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Eerkilaa falls backwards against the cage. Shamrock follows up with more strikes that drop Eerkilaa to his knees. Shamrock keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Eerkilaa! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Shamrock!
Tank Shamrock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 3164 p4p, 38 weight class) and Ramses Fiddlesticks (ranked 5357 p4p, 73 weight class). Ramses Fiddlesticks acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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222 lbs
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225 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramses Fiddlesticks!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolittle looks to score with a jab to the body but Fiddlesticks is just out of range.
Fiddlesticks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fiddlesticks gets the takedown into side control.
Fiddlesticks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Doolittle rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fiddlesticks's guard! Nice work there by Doolittle!
Fiddlesticks is looking to stand up but Doolittle isn't so interested in that idea.
Doolittle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Doolittle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiddlesticks keeping full guard, as Doolittle tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddlesticks is looking to stand up but Doolittle isn't so interested in that idea.
Doolittle is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Doolittle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fiddlesticks tries for a takedown but Doolittle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fiddlesticks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fiddlesticks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fiddlesticks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fiddlesticks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Doolittle gets a clinch.
Doolittle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doolittle smiles and moves away.
Fiddlesticks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Doolittle sprawls well. Doolittle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiddlesticks gets slowly back to his feet.
Doctor Doolittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramses Fiddlesticks.
Doolittle tries to keep at a distance but Fiddlesticks has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Doolittle.
Fiddlesticks looks winded!
Doolittle lands with a light punch inside.
Doolittle lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good body shot from Doolittle.
Doolittle lands an uppercut.
Doolittle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fiddlesticks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fiddlesticks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Doolittle is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fiddlesticks to the mat. Fiddlesticks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Doolittle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Doolittle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiddlesticks for as long as he can get away with.
Doolittle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doolittle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fiddlesticks's head.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet but Doolittle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fiddlesticks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doolittle controls the pace.
Fiddlesticks pushes Doolittle off and scrambles back to his feet.
Doolittle thumps Fiddlesticks with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doolittle lands a really nice looking cross but Fiddlesticks seems unphased.
Fiddlesticks tries for a takedown but Doolittle circles away easily
enabling Doolittle to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Doolittle.
Fiddlesticks fails with the takedown
and Doolittle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Doolittle connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Doolittle catches Fiddlesticks right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fiddlesticks misses with a takedown
and Doolittle counters with a straight right hand.
Doolittle clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doolittle.
Nice body punch from Doolittle.
Doolittle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doolittle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fiddlesticks regains guard.
Fiddlesticks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doolittle controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Doolittle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fiddlesticks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Doolittle pinned against the cage. Doolittle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doolittle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fiddlesticks takes a step back to recover.
Doolittle clinches.
Doctor Doolittle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Doolittle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fiddlesticks tries to pull guard but Doolittle won't allow it.
Doolittle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiddlesticks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet but Doolittle has full control of the position and if anything, Fiddlesticks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fiddlesticks is breathing heavily.
Doolittle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiddlesticks.
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolittle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fiddlesticks is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Doctor Doolittle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doolittle just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doolittle continues to hold on tight.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet.
Fiddlesticks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doolittle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doolittle working for the choke.
Doolittle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiddlesticks.
Doolittle continues to stall.
Doolittle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fiddlesticks can do to turn this around?
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fiddlesticks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doolittle.
Fiddlesticks is trying to get back to his feet but Doolittle has full control of the position and if anything, Fiddlesticks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddlesticks is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Doolittle manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Doolittle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Doctor Doolittle!
After winning the bout, Doctor Doolittle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ramses Fiddlesticks spoke after the fight, saying 'Um, this is no surprise. I don't know why I fight. I don't even like fighting.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Karlsson (ranked 1806 p4p, 51 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 4354 p4p, 107 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Carolus Rex - Sabaton. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yayi Zinsou enters the cage!
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295 lbs
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273 lbs
7 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou with a poor takedown
and Zinsou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
Zinsou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karlsson's head.
Karlsson is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Karlsson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zinsou is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zinsou throwing shots but Karlsson is blocking nicely.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zinsou throwing shots but Karlsson is blocking nicely.
Zinsou trying to control from half guard but Karlsson is working away.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karlsson defending well though.
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zinsou has his takedown stuffed
and Karlsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalle Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karlsson defends it nicely.
Karlsson leaves Zinsou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karlsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt - Karlsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily
enabling Karlsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karlsson throwing a counter right hand but Zinsou manages to avoid it.
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Karlsson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Zinsou out cold! What a finish! Karlsson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalle Karlsson!
A relieved looking Kalle Karlsson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snow (ranked 3226 p4p, 41 weight class) and Jose Canseco (ranked 1852 p4p, 24 weight class). Canseco has chosen Death Grips - Lil boy as his entrance music. Canseco has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jose Canseco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow misses with a looping right.
Canseco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Canseco slips under a jab from Snow.
Snow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jose Canseco has been cut.
Snow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canseco 's waist but Canseco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snow off to one side.
Canseco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snow misses with a body shot
and Canseco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canseco slips under a jab from Snow.
Snow sets himself, and Canseco steps forward looking for the clinch! Snow avoids it this time.
Snow moves to clinch but Canseco breaks away
and Canseco counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canseco tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snow has hold of one of Canseco 's legs. Canseco is fighting the takedown attempt but Snow gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow with a nice head shot there.
Snow connects with a couple of short punches.
Canseco is rocked!
Snow distracts Canseco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canseco is still in real trouble! Can Snow finish him?
Snow postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Canseco covers up, he's hurt! Snow keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Snow and the ref steps in to end the fight! Snow can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Snow!
Our winner, Mike Snow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tearrius George (ranked 3525 p4p, 46 weight class) and Kevaughn Aldridge (ranked 3521 p4p, 45 weight class). Aldridge has chosen Smooth Criminal By Michael Jackson as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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227 lbs
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233 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tearrius George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kevaughn Aldridge!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George shoots in for a double leg but Aldridge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
George scores with a one two! Aldridge had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
George closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aldridge quickly recovers to half guard.
Aldridge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
George winds up and cracks Aldridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aldridge wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.
George sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldridge defending well though.
George is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
George seems to be working for a kimura but Aldridge defends the submission attempt.
George is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aldridge is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aldridge has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
George thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
George has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aldridge is looking for a sweep. George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
George is looking for a kimura here.
George is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldridge is just riding it out for now. George eventually gives up the hold.
George scoring with strikes to the body and head.
George is nestled in close to Aldridge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldridge makes his way to full guard, as George worked for a kimura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George drops back looking for a leg! Aldridge is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldridge manages to kick George off! George jumps back into Aldridge's guard.
Aldridge is trying to keep George in close.
George preventing the sweep.
George with a flurry of punches that miss.
George makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aldridge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and George defends well.
Aldridge wants to sweep but no luck.
George missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells George's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aldridge is trying to control the position but George postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aldridge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
George drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aldridge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aldridge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aldridge!
Aldridge laying and praying for a moment but George takes advantage and regains half guard.
George moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldridge is one step ahead there.
George controls Aldridge momentarily but Aldridge frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldridge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldridge being controlled here momentarily.
Aldridge is looking to work some ground and pound but George has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldridge throwing strikes from guard but George blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tearrius George dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
George tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldridge defends well and George ends up having to push Aldridge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aldridge lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for George with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Aldridge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as George blocks the low kick.
Aldridge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from George.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tearrius George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldridge throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
George tries a head kick but it misses.
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldridge can do to turn this around?
George fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldridge throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge tries a head kick but it misses.
Kevaughn Aldridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
George pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
Sloppy strikes from George. Those never looked like landing.
Aldridge wants to counter with a clinch but George pushes him away.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from George lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aldridge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aldridge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kevaughn Aldridge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldridge scores with a jab to the head.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses
and George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
George shoots in for a takedown but Aldridge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tearrius George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses.
George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldridge circles away.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldridge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George throws a sloppy head kick and Aldridge moves out of range easily.
George scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
George avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
George explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
George throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldridge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
George is looking for a counter combo.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldridge avoids the body shot from George.
George throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldridge swings away with a body shot that misses
and George counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
George slips a jab and a cross from Aldridge.
George avoids the head kick by Aldridge.
Aldridge misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George goes for a double leg but Aldridge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldridge continues to drive forward.
George moves out of range of the body kick from Aldridge.
George thuds a left hand into Aldridge's body.
George lands with a kick to the temple. Aldridge shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
George tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldridge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Aldridge looks to move away, George throws a big counter combo but Aldridge just gets out of the way.
George is looking to land body kicks.
Aldridge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Aldridge.
George throwing a counter right hand but Aldridge manages to avoid it.
Aldridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
George misses with a takedown
and Aldridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
George lands with a nice combination. Aldridge backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
George shoots for a takedown but Aldridge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldridge misses with a head kick.
George dodges the punch combination from Aldridge.
George throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aldridge wants to counter with a clinch but George pushes him away.
George slips a jab and a cross from Aldridge.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
George looks to land a body kick but Aldridge moved away.
Aldridge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
George will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Aldridge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevaughn Aldridge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Aldridge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
George shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
George working the head and body with strikes.
George is working for a submission of some sort.
Aldridge taking some punishment here, with George in his half guard.
George is working for a kimura but Aldridge is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldridge moves into full guard.
George landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in George's guard.
George is looking to sweep but instead, Aldridge has passed into half guard.
Aldridge is looking for a kimura here.
Well, if Aldridge is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
George avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aldridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge is just content to waste time from the top position. George takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aldridge works over George with some ground and pound from guard.
George keeping moving, preventing Aldridge from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now George is on top in guard.
George is in close to Aldridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George with a nice head shot there.
Aldridge trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Aldridge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George wants to pass the guard but Aldridge is keeping the position.
George postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aldridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
George with a nice head shot there.
George thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
George is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldridge has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells George's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
George landing with the ground and pound.
Aldridge is rocked!
George arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Aldridge's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tearrius George!
Tearrius George gave a mention to Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Bedlaminov (ranked 2420 p4p, 30 weight class) and ManOfThe PinkHole (ranked 3698 p4p, 49 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
260 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Bedlaminov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ManOfThe PinkHole!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PinkHole tries for a takedown but Bedlaminov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bedlaminov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from PinkHole.
PinkHole has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bedlaminov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
PinkHole scores with a takedown into Bedlaminov's guard.
Bedlaminov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes PinkHole off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bedlaminov moves into the clinch.
PinkHole wants a takedown.
Yuri Bedlaminov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ManOfThe PinkHole.
Bedlaminov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
PinkHole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bedlaminov as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from PinkHole is defended easily by Bedlaminov.
Bedlaminov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bedlaminov throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PinkHole shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bedlaminov but Bedlaminov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PinkHole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
PinkHole blocks the body kick.
PinkHole dives in and scores a takedown into Bedlaminov's guard.
Bedlaminov wants to stand up but PinkHole is controlling him.
PinkHole must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
PinkHole trying to control the position from guard on top but Bedlaminov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bedlaminov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bedlaminov forces PinkHole back against the cage and clinches.
PinkHole has Bedlaminov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bedlaminov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bedlaminov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bedlaminov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bedlaminov connects with a body shot that sends PinkHole's belly button to the back.
PinkHole shoots in and drives through. Bedlaminov sprawls well.
PinkHole has his takedown stuffed
and Bedlaminov counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for PinkHole to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bedlaminov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuri Bedlaminov!
Yuri Bedlaminov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Wong (ranked 1976 p4p, 54 weight class) and Sam Jetstrean (ranked 1430 p4p, 20 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Master Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Jetstrean!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jetstrean counters with a big head kick but Wong shrugs it off.
Jetstrean looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Jetstrean looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.
Wong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jetstrean circles away.
Jetstrean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jetstrean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses
and Wong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Jetstrean is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jetstrean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jetstrean keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
Wong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jetstrean is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wong, into his guard.
Wong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is trying to keep Jetstrean in close.
Wong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jetstrean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wong pulls Jetstrean in close to prevent any damage.
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wong looking for a sweep. Not yet Wong, not yet.
Wong controls Jetstrean momentarily but Jetstrean frees himself.
Wong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jetstrean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wong is tightening it up a little... Jetstrean has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jetstrean reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jetstrean taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Master Wong!
Master Wong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 2922 p4p, 78 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 966 p4p, 17 weight class). Macho Randy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mario Eikmeyer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 50 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer fails with the takedown.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eikmeyer.
Randy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randy controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer postures up in Randy's guard and throws a big left but Randy blocks it.
Eikmeyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eikmeyer cracks Randy with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy controlling Eikmeyer's posture.
Eikmeyer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Eikmeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eikmeyer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eikmeyer postures up in Randy's guard and throws a big left but Randy blocks it.
Eikmeyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eikmeyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eikmeyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Randy is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Midnight MMA inform us that Randy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Eikmeyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eikmeyer looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eikmeyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Eikmeyer with a nice head shot there.
Randy controlling Eikmeyer's posture.
Eikmeyer forces his way into half guard.
Randy has his hands clasped together around Eikmeyer's back. He's all about the action.
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Randy sees it coming and defends easily.
Eikmeyer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eikmeyer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Randy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Eikmeyer thows a huge punch but Randy dodges it nicely.
Eikmeyer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eikmeyer breaks from Randy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Randy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Randy taking shots to the head.
Eikmeyer postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Randy is out cold - huge knockout for Eikmeyer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Eikmeyer!
Mario Eikmeyer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Menger (ranked 1055 p4p, 18 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 2062 p4p, 56 weight class). Menger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shiny. Riverson has chosen J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Menger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menger has a takedown stuffed.
Riverson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Menger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Riverson tries a head kick but it misses.
Menger has a takedown stuffed.
Menger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Riverson is trying to defend but Menger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riverson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Menger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Menger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menger pulls his head out easily.
Menger lands strikes from half guard.
Menger drops an elbow to the side of Riverson's head.
Menger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Riverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menger pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menger prevents Riverson from improving his position.
Menger slips a nice elbow through Riverson's hands, connecting with Riverson's forehead.
Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riverson actively working from the bottom here.
Menger drops an elbow to the side of Riverson's head.
Riverson is rocked!
Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riverson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riverson has hold of Menger's hands but Menger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Menger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riverson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Menger pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menger lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riverson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riverson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Menger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Menger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Riverson!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Menger! Riverson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Menger!
Carl Menger is the new super heavyweight champion!
Carl Menger decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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